Month: December 2014

It’s a crazy question but always sparks lively debate because nearly everyone has an opinion on the proper way to situate your toilet paper roll. There have even been sociological and marketing studies on this human idiosyncrasy.

Interestingly enough, in every study ever published on toilet paper orientation, the Overs came out on top, with as much as 70% of participants preferring the loose end of the roll hanging over, towards the user.

Two inventors even came up with solutions in the battle for “proper” toilet paper roll orientation. Both the Tilt-a-roll and T.P. Swivel offer holders that can spin and angle, orientating the toilet paper roll based on the current user’s preference.

We’ve made a short list of reasons why you might choose either orientation:

Over

• Majority rules
• More hygienic—less risk of hand contact with germs on the wall or cabinet
• Simpler to get a visual on the loose end
• Patterned toilet paper is nearly always oriented to be viewed this way

Under

• More difficult for toddlers or pets to unravel this way
• Tidier looking with the loose end hidden from view
• Less likely to unravel in toilets that move, such as those in RVs or mobile homes

When their water main burst in April 2014, Edmunds provided restroom trailers and an 8-stall shower trailer for the residents of Poplar Springs in the City of Petersburg.

On April 7, nearly 4,500 businesses and residents of eastern Petersburg, VA were affected when a water line rupture happened close to the intersection of S. Crater Road and Morton Avenue. Many residents had little to no water flow and/or some water discoloration and odor following the rupture.

While the city worked to repair the damage, Edmunds stepped in to provide some short-term crisis aid, delivering restroom trailers and a shower trailer so that those affected by the water main burst were able to take care of some necessities.

In the event of these kinds of emergencies, portable restroom and shower solutions can be a helpful factor not only in clean-up efforts, but in allowing communities to return to normal as quickly as possible.

For over 20 years, Edmunds Waste Removal has been serving and working in Central and Southside Virginia. We take pride in providing exceptional customer service in situations that range from celebration to crisis aid.